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M32 NCG

1995 Ford Escort

Silver Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

86,033 mi
Last recorded86,033 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2011
Typical for 1995 Ford Escort61,362 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM32 NCG
MakeFord
ModelEscort
Year1995
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2011 86,033 miles

Corrosion on rear chasis legs

Front suspension and anti-roll bar bushes worn

Parking brake travel close to maximum

Slight noise from off side rear wheel bearing

Fail 29 Jun 2011 85,926 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front tyres worn inner edge

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion on rear chasis legs

Front suspension and anti-roll bar bushes worn

Parking brake travel close to maximum

Slight noise from off side rear wheel bearing

Pass 5 Jul 2010 80,050 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edge

Corrosion on floor pan, sills and off side rear chasis member

Corrosion on off side rear wing

Exaust emissions eratic

Only able to check boot area via back seat

Parkin g brake travel close to maximum

Fail 2 Jul 2010 80,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front tyres worn inner edge

Corrosion on floor pan, sills and off side rear chasis member

Corrosion on off side rear wing

Exaust emissions eratic

Only able to check boot area via back seat

Parkin g brake travel close to maximum

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 74,477 miles

Handbrake travel long, close to limit

Oil leak

Rear brake hoses perishing

Fail 24 Jun 2009 74,477 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Handbrake travel long, close to limit

Oil leak

Rear brake hoses perishing

Pass 7 Jul 2008 69,854 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak o/s/f engine

Pass 14 Jun 2007 63,931 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 63,911 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jul 2006 56,818 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 56,818 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

How Reliable is the Ford Escort?

Based on 4,961,191 MOT tests across 821,553 vehicles.

63.1%
Pass Rate
4,830
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
821,553
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 465,333
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 447,459
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 433,778
Brake pipe excessively corroded 419,450
constant velocity joint gaiter split 203,602
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M32 NCG is a 1995 Ford Escort in Silver with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1995 Ford Escort models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.1% with a typical mileage of 61,362 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Escort fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 465,333 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M32 NCG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Escort typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 31 years old, this Ford Escort is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M32 NCG is a 1995 Ford Escort, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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